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CIMAPRO19-P02-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 118 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRO19-P02-1 exam
Question #: 118
Topic #: 4
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Division A and Division B are divisions of the same group. Division A transfers all of its output to Division B.

Which THREE of these alternative transfer pricing bases will prevent any cost inefficiencies in Division A being passed on to Division B?

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Suggested Answer: A, D, F

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Ernie
22 hours ago
E) Actual variable cost seems fair. It avoids unnecessary overheads.
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Rupert
6 days ago
I think D) Market price is the best choice. It reflects true market value.
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Emilio
11 days ago
Totally agree with A and D!
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Mariann
16 days ago
Wait, can we really avoid inefficiencies with these options?
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Shawna
22 days ago
E) Actual variable cost seems solid too.
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Leontine
27 days ago
I think D) Market price is the way to go!
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Gearldine
1 month ago
Haha, imagine if they went with "Actual Clown Cost" as an option. That would be a real circus!
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Levi
1 month ago
Hmm, A, D, and F look like the winners here. Can't have those pesky inefficiencies creeping in.
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Tony
1 month ago
A, D, and F are the way to go. Gotta keep that Division B happy!
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Lavonna
2 months ago
I’m leaning towards saying standard variable cost plus a profit margin is a good choice, but I can’t recall if it fully prevents inefficiencies.
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Joesph
2 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to choose between actual full cost and actual variable cost, and I think actual variable cost is more efficient.
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Gilma
2 months ago
I think standard variable cost might be one of the answers, but I’m a bit confused about how it compares to actual costs.
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Lachelle
2 months ago
I'd go with A, D, and F. Actual costs could still pass on inefficiencies.
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Pok
2 months ago
A, D, and F seem like the best options to prevent cost inefficiencies.
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Rozella
2 months ago
A) Standard variable cost is a good choice.
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Melinda
3 months ago
I prefer A) Standard variable cost. It keeps things simple and efficient.
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Lottie
3 months ago
I remember discussing how using market price could help avoid inefficiencies, but I’m not sure if it’s the only option.
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Jesusa
3 months ago
This is a good question to test our understanding of transfer pricing. I feel pretty confident I can identify the three correct options here.
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Isidra
4 months ago
Ah, I see now. Actual variable cost and standard variable cost plus a profit margin would also work to avoid passing on inefficiencies. Gotta remember those.
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Marleen
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between actual full cost and actual prime cost. I'll need to review those options more closely.
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Una
4 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Standard variable cost and market price should prevent any inefficiencies from being passed on.
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Moon
4 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different transfer pricing bases and how they impact cost inefficiencies.
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Miriam
3 months ago
I think using market price is a good option.
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